James Engen
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About
James Engen is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Minnesota with 11 years of clinical experience. He works from a Narrative Neuro-experiential perspective, helping people separate themselves from the problems that interfere with their goals and life potential.
James believes that personal histories shape where people start but do not have to determine where they finish. He brings training in multiple therapeutic modalities and collaborates with clients to choose the methods that best address their needs and objectives.
Alongside his clinical work, James draws on a varied career background that includes time as a professional truck mechanic, service as a management assistant to the chief financial officer of a large urban school district, work as a therapist for homeless individuals and families, and ongoing private practice. His aim is to help clients maximize their potential and build on their strengths.
- Location:
- Minnesota, United States
- Years Experience:
- 11
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Family, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Anger, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Depression, Disability, Dissociation, Divorce, Eating, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gambling, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Non-monogamous relationships, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Relationship, Relationship, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexual trauma, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Stress, Anxiety, Vaping, Veterans, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MN LMFT 2099
- NPI Number: 1154061679
- License: LMFT (Minnesota) #2099 exp 2025-12-31
Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can truly help. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been found to be as effective as conventional in-person care for most people.
One major benefit of online work is flexibility. Clients can connect in the format that suits them best - video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Licensed professionals provide these services, and if someone decides they would like a different therapeutic match they can switch therapists at any time. Online therapy offers an adaptable way to get consistent support for everyday mental health and relationship concerns.
How much experience does James Engen have?
James Engen has 11 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is James Engen a licensed therapist?
Yes, James Engen is a licensed therapist and is credentialed in Minnesota as MN LMFT 2099.
In which languages does James Engen provide therapy?
James Engen provides therapy in English.
Where is James Engen located?
James Engen is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with James Engen as my therapist?
You can work with James Engen through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with James Engen cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with James Engen is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.